Connecting Chelsea with Battersea across the Thames, this colorful historic bridge in Victorian Style was built in 1872. It is named in memory of Prince Albert, Prince Consort to Queen Victoria. Read more...

This Memorial was commissioned by Queen Victoria as a tribute to her late consort, Prince Albert. The High Gothic monument was completed in 1876, 15 years after prince Albert died at the age of 42. Read more...

The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, known as the Big Ben, is one of London's most famous landmarks. At the time the tower was built in 1858 its clock was the largest in the world. Read more...

Of all the cemeteries that were built in the Victorian era, Brompton Cemetery is the closest to the center of London. The design of the cemetery's chapel was based on the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Read more...

The Cenotaph is a memorial that was built after the First World War to commemorate the British soldiers who had lost their lives in battle. The memorial is the centerpiece of the annual Armistice Day celebrations. Read more...

The City, the historic center of London, is now London's financial center. In this area several interesting skyscrapers can be found, as well as the St. Paul's Cathedral and other historic buildings. Read more...

Installed at the London embankment in 1878, this almost 3500-year-old obelisk was originally located at the ancient city of Heliopolis in Egypt. It was presented as a gift to the city in 1819. Read more...

This magnificent group of neoclassical buildings was just one of many such terraces built in the early 19th century as part of a large development project, transforming an area now known as Regency London. Read more...

The Gherkin, officially known by its street address 30 St. Mary Axe, is a 41 story skyscraper built in 2004 in the financial center of London. The building received several awards for its unique design. Read more...

Greenwich is a district in Greater London that was once very popular with the Royal Family. Today it is best known for its Maritime Museum and the Greenwich Meridian, named after this historic area. Read more...

Grosvenor Square is sometimes called 'Little America' for the connections the square has had with the United States over the last two centuries. Several statues on the square honor American presidents. Read more...

The history of the Guildhall goes back to the early 15th century, when it was built as the home of the Corporation of London, a governing body of the City of London. Inside are a number of magnificent halls. Read more...

Horse Guards is a grand building most famous for the sentries who guard the building's gateway to the Horse Guards Parade, a parade ground that is the scene of the ceremonial Changing of the Guards. Read more...

One of the most famous parks in the world, Hyde Park is a large green lung in the center of London. It first opened to the public in 1627. The park has lots of open space, a large lake and plenty of monuments. Read more...

A collection of statues, monuments and memorials can be found on this traffic roundabout located at the southeast tip of Hyde Park. Apsley House, the home of the first Duke of Wellington, is also located here. Read more...

This palace in the Kensington Gardens was originally built in 1605. Several royals lived in this palace, including Queen Victoria, who was born here. Today the palace is partially open to the public. Read more...

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew are one of the world's most important botanical gardens with about 50,000 plant species and many historically significant buildings such as the Palm House and Temperate House. Read more...

Leadenhall Market is a glass-covered shopping gallery, created in the 19th century in a Victorian design. Originally a food market, today you'll find a wide assortment of shops and restaurants. Read more...

When the design of this futuristic office tower was unveiled in 1978 it caused quite a stir, but today the Lloyd's Building is considered one of the first truly groundbreaking modern buildings in London. Read more...

The Monument was erected in 1671-1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of 1666, during which most of London burned to the ground. It was designed by the illustrious architect Christopher Wren. Read more...

The Museum of London narrates the turbulent history of London from its early beginnings to today. The museum is one of the largest of its kind, with permanent galleries spread over two floors. Read more...

The National Gallery is one of London's most important museums, with a collection of paintings spanning the period from the 13th to the 19th century. It is housed at Trafalgar Square, in an impressive neo-classical building. Read more...

The main building of the National Maritime Museum touts itself as the world's largest maritime museum. Highlights include a sumptuously decorated barge, a large model of a warship and the jacket of Admiral Nelson. Read more...

Now encompassing thousands of paintings and photographs, the National Portrait Gallery was established in 1856 with a collection of paintings of British heroes that was meant to inspire the common people. Read more...

One of London's most famous landmarks is Nelson's Column, the crowning piece of Trafalgar Square. The monument was built as a tribute to admiral Nelson, who died in 1805 while leading the British fleet to victory during the Battle of Trafalgar. Read more...

The Old Royal Naval College is a complex originally built on the order of Queen Mary II as a hospital for seamen of the Royal Navy. The magnificent Painted Hall and chapel are its two not-to-miss sights. Read more...

The Queen's House was built in 1616-1638 for the Queen consort of James I. It was the first neoclassical building in England. Today it houses a collection of paintings from the National Maritime Museum. Read more...

Built in 1858, this is the third opera house at this location near the Covent Garden Market after the first two were lost to fire. When it opened the building was lauded for its spectacular glass and iron arcade. Read more...

London's Science Museum is dedicated to the history of science and technology. The large museum covers a wide variety of subjects, from rockets and steam engines to climate change and medicine. Read more...

Somerset House is a massive building that was erected in the early eighteenth century as an office building for government institutions. Today it is home to a number of cultural institutions including the Courtauld Gallery, an excellent art museum. Read more...

The history of Southwark Cathedral goes back to the twelfth century but much of the current structure is the result of a nineteenth century renovation. Inside the cathedral are many interesting tombs and monuments. Read more...

Originally built in the twelfth century, St. Bartholomew-the-Great is the oldest monastic church in London and one of the best examples of Norman architecture in the city. Inside is the tomb of Rahere, the founder of the church. Read more...

This brick palace was built by King Henry VIII between 1531 and 1536. It became the principal royal residence in 1702 when Whitehall Palace was destroyed by fire and Queen Anne moved to St. James. Read more...

The design of the church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields combines an impressive portico with a tall steeple. The eighteenth-century church became a model for many future churches in England and North America. Read more...

St Pancras Station combines a historic Victorian train shed with an eye-catching neo-gothic building. The station is the terminus for the Eurostar High Speed Train, linking London with the European continent. Read more...

The majestic St. Paul's Cathedral was constructed between 1675 and 1711 by Christopher Wren who designed world's second largest dome; it was only eclipsed by the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Read more...

Two of London's four Inns of Court - associations of barristers - are located in Temple, a complex of historic buildings near the Thames. It is named after the Templars, who built a monastery here in the 12th century. Read more...

London’s Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. Despite being disliked by many when it was built in 1894 the bridge soon became one of the London's most famous landmarks. Read more...

The largest square in London is named after the Battle of Trafalgar where the English fleet defeated the French. The column at the center of the square honors Admiral Nelson who was fatally wounded during the battle. Read more...

Waterloo Place was created in the 1820-30s as an extension of Regent Street. There are quite a few monuments and statues to admire here, most notably the Duke of York Column and the Crimean War Memorial. Read more...

This Roman Catholic church is located at a small piazza near Victoria Station. Its red and white brick byzantine architecture sets it apart from the many other, mostly neo-Gothic churches in London. Read more...